Arsenal/Machester City Next 5 EPL Games

Arsenal and Manchester City are locked in a battle for the 2025/2026 Premier League title with 13 games to go
The latter still has to bridge a six-point gap if they are to emerge victorious when the league ends on May 24
We compare their next five fixtures with Arsenal’s fixtures, looking harder on paper, with two London derbies coming up

Manchester City beat Liverpool on Sunday evening to send out another statement to Arsenal that they are in the title race for the long haul. One of Arsenal or Manchester City is touted to win the Premier League this season. Photo by Naomi Baker/Carl Recine. Source: Getty Images

One of Arsenal or Manchester City is touted to win the Premier League this season. Photo by Naomi Baker/Carl Recine. Source: Getty Images

Pep Guardiola’s side had to do it the hard way, coming from a goal down on enemy territory, to complete a comeback and get maximum points. The result moved City to within six points of Arsenal, who thrashed Sunderland 3-0 on Saturday.

If it wasn’t clear already, it is becoming increasingly apparent that every game will now be hotly contested as Arsenal look to win their first trophy since 2024 while City look to reclaim the title they lost to Liverpool last season. Herein, we compare the next five games both sides have with their Etihad meeting in April on the horizon.

First up will be this week, when Arsenal travel away to play Brentford while Manchester City play Fulham at home. The Gunners won the reverse fixture while City beat Fulham 5-4 in a thriller at Craven Cottage. Afterwards, the league will take a break for the FA Cup, where Arsenal will play Wigan while City play Salford, giving both managers a chance to rotate their squads.

After the FA Cup, Arsenal will travel to bottom-placed club Wolves, a club they struggled to beat at the Emirates, while their rivals play Newcastle United at home. After Molineux, Arsenal will have back-to-back crucial London derbies, starting with a short trip to play Tottenham Hotspur before Chelsea come visiting at the Emirates.

During this time frame, Guardiola’s Sky Blues will have relegation-threatened clubs, Leeds United (A) and Nottingham Forrest (H). There is no doubt that the Gunners’ biggest test will be the London derbies, and should they come through unscathed, it will put them in a prime position for March fixtures.

Arsenal and Manchester City next 5 games compared

Arsenal

Brentford (a)
Wigan (h) – FA Cup
Wolves (a)
Spurs (a)
Chelsea (h)

Manchester City

Fulham (h)
Salford (h) – FA Cup
Newcastle (h)
Leeds (a)
Nottingham Forest (h)

“We still have to win so many games to achieve what we want. So, there’s no focus on that; that’s something else. We’ve done our job now, we’ve had what we have to do, so I assess that, try to improve it and get ready for Brentford,” said Arteta after beating Sunderland via the club’s website.

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Super Falcons: Pay Us in Dollars not Naira

Speculations circulating in the media has it that, Super Falcons outrightly rejected their camp allowances of about $30,000 per player in Naira equivalent.

Sports analyst Aron clarified the situation on Arise TV.

According to him, the players were offered their allowances in Naira, but insisted on being paid in dollars.

“The part of the story they are not telling is that these girls were given the money,” Aron said.

“From the grapevine, the NFF proposed paying their total bonuses and camp allowances of $30,000 in Naira at the exchange rate of N1,530. The players refused, saying, ‘We don’t play in Nigeria. What do we want to do in Naira?’”

“So, the fact that they were not paid immediately is not the fault of the NFF,” Aron emphasized.

“Government directives were followed. The NSC sent the money to the NFF. The players refused Naira. It’s kind of embarrassing if you ask me.”

We’re still digging to find what is going on… Stay tuned 🏃🏿‍♂️

Rashford debut as Barcelona thrash Mallorca 3-0 away

Former Manchester United out-of-favour striker Marcus Rashford made his debut as Barcelona thrashed nine-man Mallorca 3-0 in their La Liga 2025/26 season opener.

Rashford came on in the 69th minute for his Barcelona debut, as the Catalan side began their title defence with a firm statement.

Rashford, who is on a season-long loan from ManU, became the first English player to feature for the first team in a competitive game since Gary Lineker in 1989.

The 27-year-old played as a centre-forward but did not have any chances to score .Raphinha nodded in the opener following a fine right-wing cross from Lamine Yamal.

Ferran Torres smashed in their second goal, while Mallorca captain Antonio Raillo was lying on the ground in the box with a head injury after blocking a Yamal shot.

And Vedat Muriqi was sent off for a high boot on debutant Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia, a decision upgraded from a yellow card after a video assistant referee (VAR) review.

It took Barcelona 60 minutes, including stoppage time, to score past the nine men, Yamal hammering in their third goal with almost the last kick.

My Husband’s Family Never Fully Accepted Me: Serena Williams

In a recent candid interview, tennis legend and global icon Serena Williams opened up about a deeply personal struggle she’s long kept private — and it left the world in stunned silence.

With quiet strength, she revealed:

“I know my husband loves me. He always has.
But what most people don’t know is… his family never fully accepted me.
Not because of who I am — but because of the color of my skin.”

The confession hit hard. Serena — a 23-time Grand Slam champion, businesswoman, mother, and advocate — sat calmly, but her words carried the weight of years of quiet pain.

She explained that from the earliest days of her relationship with tech billionaire Alexis Ohanian, she sensed subtle distance from some of his family members. The cold stares. The polite but dismissive comments. The silence that spoke louder than words.

“At first, I told myself I was imagining it. That I needed to try harder.
But eventually… it became impossible to ignore.”

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Despite Alexis’s unwavering support and love, Serena admitted that the emotional toll of never truly being welcomed by his inner circle was something she carried silently — for years.

“I’ve broken records. I’ve won titles. I’ve built my life from nothing.
But in their eyes… I was still ‘not quite enough’ for their son.
And I know exactly why.”

She wasn’t sharing this story out of bitterness, she clarified. She was speaking up for every woman of color who’s ever walked into a room and felt they didn’t belong — not because of their behavior or their achievements, but because of something they were born with.

“I want to be clear — I’m proud of who I am.
And I no longer chase the approval of people who were never willing to see my worth.
My value doesn’t depend on anyone’s comfort with my Blackness.”

The interview closed in silence, then thunderous applause. Not because Serena is a superstar. But because she voiced a quiet reality so many endure behind closed doors — one of exclusion, of pain hidden behind smiles, and of battles fought where no trophies are given.

She didn’t ask for sympathy. She didn’t name names. She simply spoke the truth — and in doing so, gave others the courage to do the same.

Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.

MASA Isonyin Marathon 2025

The 2025 MASA Isonyin Marathon is set and ready for all interested participants either for both the old or new participants coming up in August 23, 2025 in Isonyin Town, Ijebu North East Local Government. Ogun State

As the 2025 MASA Isonyin Marathon draws near, excitement is building across Ogun State, with strong endorsements from top athletics officials and respected community leaders lending greater credibility to the fast-rising long-distance race.

The event, scheduled for August 23, 2025, will mark the second edition of the marathon and is expected to host over 2,500 runners competing for nearly ₦10 million in prize money.